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Manage Tracks

Overview​

All tracks in OsmAnd are stored in a tab in the Menu → My Places → Tracks. OsmAnd processes the track file in GPX format, but KML & KMZ can be imported and converted to GPX. Read more about different types of tracks in the article Tracks on map.

Track on the map

Create a Track​

Plan a route modify-track-android

You can add tracks in OsmAnd in the following ways:

  1. Import a track from an external source.
  2. Create a new track in the application using Plan a route tool.
  3. Record track in the application using Trip recording plugin.
  4. Enter multiple points by coordinates and save them as a track using the Coordinate input tool.
  5. You can also add Waypoints to a new track via Context menu.

Manage Tracks​

Menu → My Places → Tracks tab

My Places with tracks in Android

All tracks ever recorded, created, or imported are automatically displayed in the My Places folder in the Tracks tab. They are organized by folder or displayed in a list below them.

Track Menu​

Menu → My Places → Tracks tab

My Places with tracks in Android

Each track, like folders, comes with its own menu, allowing you to manage tracks efficiently. Here's how to access it:

  • Android - tap the three-dot menu in the field with the required track.
  • iOS - long tap the required track in the list.

The menu provides the following actions:

  • Show/Hide on map. Displays or hides the selected tracks on the map, providing a visual representation of their location.
  • Open (iOS). This setting is available in the Configure Map menu. Located in the Menu → Configure map → Tracks, it allows you to access the context menu of the selected track when tapped.
  • Appearance (iOS). Customize the appearance of tracks to suit your preferences.
  • Navigation (iOS). Initiates navigation along the selected track.
  • Analyze on map (Android) / Analyze (iOS). Opens the Analyze on map tool within Route Details for further analysis.
  • Share. Enables sharing of the selected track with others.
  • Upload modifications to OSM (iOS). Upload the changes you have made to the track directly to OpenStreetMap.
  • Edit (iOS). Use the Plan a route tool for making modifications to the track.
  • Duplicate (iOS). Creates a copy of the selected track.
  • Rename. Change the name of the selected track for better organization.
  • Move. Allows you to relocate the selected track to a different folder.
  • Export (Android). Navigate to Menu → Settings → Actions tab to export all tracks from a folder.
  • Delete. Permanently remove the selected track that is no longer needed.

My places tracks seaching function Android

Tap the 🔍 button at the top of the device screen to open the track list sorting menu.

Available:

  • Search by track name.
  • Sort by for better search if you can't remember the title.
  • Filter (Android only) if you need the specific characteristics of the track.

Selection Mode​

My places tracks sort function Android

The Select menu item provides options for managing folders and tracks. This feature allows you to select multiple tracks or track folders. You can also select all tracks and folders by tapping the special Select All button.

Once you have made your choice, the following steps are provided:

  • Show on map. With this feature, you can display the selected tracks on the map to better understand their location and relationship to each other.

  • Share (Android) / Export (iOS). If you want to share selected data with other users or save it to a cloud service, the Share/Export feature allows you to send tracks and folders using different sharing methods.

  • Upload to OpenStreetMap. You can submit selected tracks to OpenStreetMap, contributing to the development and improvement of the data.

  • Move. You can organize your data by moving selected tracks and folders to other folders.

  • Change activity (Android only). This action allows you to change the activity type, for example to Car, Adventure Motorsport, Backpacking or others, for the selected track.

  • Change appearance (Android only). This option allows you to customize the appearance of selected tracks, making them more visible and recognizable on the map.

  • Delete. If the selected tracks or folders are no longer needed, the Delete function allows you to delete them, with the app providing confirmation options to avoid accidental deletion.

Sort by​

⚠️ Android only
This feature is currently not available for the iOS version of the OsmAnd app.

My places tracks sort function Android

OsmAnd provides a convenient option for sorting tracks. This is especially useful if you have a lot of them or if you are searching for certain features.
Tap the Sort by button at the top of the list to open the track list sorting menu tool.

Sort menu:

  • Nearest. Displays tracks that are close to your location.
  • Last modified. The tracks in the list are sorted by which ones have been changed recently.
  • Name: A - Z. Sorting tracks in the list by name from A to Z.
  • Name: Z – A. Sorting tracks in the list by name from Z to A.
  • Newest date first. The tracks in the list are sorted by the date they were created. The newest ones first.
  • Oldest date first. The tracks in the list are displayed so that the oldest created tracks are at the beginning.
  • Longest distance first. The tracks are sorted so that the longest by distance is at the top of the list.
  • Shortest distance first. At the top of the list are the shortest tracks.
  • Longest duration first. Tracks are sorted so that the ones that took the longest are listed first.
  • Shorted duration first. At the top of the list are the tracks that took the least amount of time to complete.
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In iOS, you can use sorting using Menu → Configure Map → Tracks.

Track Folder​

import multitrack

To open the folder menu, you need to:

  • Android - tap the three-dot menu in the field with the required folder.
  • iOS - to make a long tap the field of the folder.

Actions:

  • Name. Displays the selected folder name, creation date, and the number of tracks it contains.
  • Show all tracks on the map (Android only). Shows all tracks in the folder on the map. It is not recommended, if there are a lot of tracks, the device may freeze.
  • Edit name (Android) / Rename (iOS). Changing the folder name.
  • Change default appearance (Android) / Appearance (iOS). You can change the appearance of all tracks in a folder.
  • Export. You go to the Menu → Settings → Actions tab, where you can export all the tracks in the folder as an OSF file.
  • Move. You can move the selected folder to another existing folder or create a new one.
  • Delete folder. Allow you to delete a folder. A warning message will appear on the display. The deletion will be irreversible.

Folder Statistics​

Menu → My Places → Tracks tab

My Places with tracks in Android

At the bottom of the list in the Tracks tab, and below the list of tracks in each of your folders, there is an information section that allows you to view the overall summary statistics for the tracks in the selected folder. All values are displayed in the units you have selected.

  • Number of Tracks in the folder. Displays the number of tracks contained in the selected folder.
  • Total sum of Distances. The total length of all tracks in the selected folder, measured in the units you have selected, is displayed.
  • Sum of Uphills. The data indicates the total vertical rise across all tracks in the selected folder.
  • Sum of Downhills. This parameter is the sum of vertical descents on all tracks in the selected folder.
  • Sum of Duration time. This displays the total time taken to complete all tracks in the selected folder.
  • Total Size of downloaded files in MB. The total downloaded file size in megabytes shows how much space all tracks in the selected folder take up on your device.

Folder Actions​

Menu → My Places → Tracks

My places tracks sort function Android

  • Select. This menu item allows you to select the folders and routes you need to manage them further.

  • Sort subfolder (Android only). The selected sort order on the Tracks tab applies to all levels of subfolders and tracks.

  • Add new folder. If you need to organize your routes and tracks into logical categories, the app provides the ability to quickly create a new folder and name it. This helps to structure your navigation information.

  • Add smart folder (Android only). This is a tool for automating data organization. Folders automatically sort routes and tracks according to specified criteria.

  • Import. If you have tracks you want to add to OsmAnd, you can use the import function to upload files from your device.

Delete Folder​

Menu → My Places → Tracks tab

My Places with tracks in Android

You can delete a folder with all the tracks it contains. To do this:

  • Tap the three-dot menu of the folder you want to delete.
  • At the bottom of the menu, find the Delete Folder option.
  • NOTE that this action is irreversible.

Import / Export Track​

Import​

There are two primary methods for importing a track file into OsmAnd:

  1. Direct File Import.

    • You can import a track by directly tapping a GPX, KML, or KMZ file. This can be done from various sources such as messaging applications, email, Google Drive, or file managers. When tapped, it is suggested that the file be opened in the OsmAnd app. Once imported, the track is saved in the Import folder in the My Places menu. The process follows: tap the required GPX file and then open it in the OsmAnd app.

  2. Import using the My Places menu.

    • Tracks can also be imported through the My Places menu in the OsmAnd app. Navigate to this menu and select the Tracks option to import your GPX files. Additionally:
      • For single-track GPX files, select the file to import as is.
      • For multi-track GPX files, you have the option to save as a single GPX track or select specific tracks for import.

  3. Tracks manually added to the OsmAnd folder on your device are automatically imported without the need to restart the application.

Export​

import multitrack import multitrack

There are several ways to export one or more track files to any messenger, email, file manager, or app.

  1. By Track context menu → Share.
  2. By My Places menu → Tracks → Folder / Track menu.
  3. By Local backup file. Exporting GPX tracks as OSF files.

This article was last updated in November 2024